PROMISE ACADEMY - SPRING HILL
Promise Academy - Spring Hill is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Achievement School District school district, located in Memphis, TN with about 357 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 12 teachers, Promise Academy - Spring Hill has a student/teacher ratio of about 29:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Promise Academy - Spring Hill is a public charter school located in the Frayser-Raleigh area of Memphis, Tennessee. As part of the Promise Academy network, the school is dedicated to closing the achievement gap for students in underserved communities by providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education. The school emphasizes a structured learning environment, high academic expectations, and a culture of accountability designed to prepare students for success in higher education and beyond.
The academy differentiates itself through a model that focuses on extended school days, a focus on core academic subjects, and a strong partnership between educators, students, and families. By fostering a supportive and disciplined atmosphere, Promise Academy - Spring Hill seeks to equip its students with the critical thinking skills, character traits, and academic foundations necessary to excel in competitive academic settings and thrive as productive citizens in their community.
For more information, contact Promise Academy - Spring Hill at (901) 410-0284 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 410-0284
http://promiseacademy.com
PROMISE ACADEMY - SPRING HILL is a public Title I Charter school in Memphis, TN with about 357 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- District:
- Achievement School District
- Total Students:
- 357
- Teachers:
- 12.7
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 357 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PROMISE ACADEMY - SPRING HILL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 94% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 94.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.4%
- White
- 0.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.